Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
INTRODUCTION There was a treasure trove in the Aztec Empire but even the biggest armies were not able to win that treasure from the Aztec army. In 1519, a brave person started his journey from Cuba to the Aztec Empire. He was accompanied by 11 ships with mere 450 soldiers, 150 sailors, and 20 horses. He knew that his army can never win a war against the Aztec army and hence he started telling them about their bright future. He observed that the Aztec army can never be defeated even with 1500 soldiers but if his soldiers have a very high spirit then there are some chances of victory. He tried his best to motivate his army but still, there were few people who might run away. Those few people were still in a dilemma. But when their crew reached the shore of their enemy, Hernán Cortés does not attack the enemy but he spent a whole day to further boost the morale of his army. On the final day, he started addressing his army and everybody expected that he will discuss plan B so that in case ...